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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.08, 10,798.62 and 2,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.08, 10,798.62 and 2,004.94 is: 3,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.08 : 10,798.62 = 2,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.08/10,798.62 = 2,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.08x = 10,798.62 × 2,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.08x = 21,650,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,585.18/7,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.41

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